Amara Resort offers an intimate boutique luxury experience in the heart of Sedona with direct views of the Coconino National Forest. The 100-room resort features a cliff-top infinity pool overlooking Oak Creek, the Aum Spa, and Che•Ah•Chi Restaurant. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring Sedona's art galleries, shops, and trails.
Amara Resort and Spa occupies a boutique position on the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona, within easy walking distance of Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village and the uptown dining corridor. The 100-room property is the most centrally located of Sedona's upscale hotels, positioned where Oak Creek bends near the SR-89A highway, giving guests pedestrian access to galleries, restaurants, and tasting rooms without requiring a car for every excursion. Rooms and suites are designed in a warm desert-contemporary aesthetic with terracotta tones, natural wood, and stone materials; many rooms have private balconies with views of either the creek, the resort pool area, or the surrounding red rock formations of the Coconino National Forest. The property's signature amenity is a cliff-top infinity pool cantilevered above Oak Creek, producing one of the most photographed pool views in Arizona. The Aum Spa offers a full menu of massages, facials, and body treatments inspired by Sedona's wellness culture, with an emphasis on plant-based and energetic healing modalities suited to the destination's vortex-tourism identity. Che•Ah•Chi restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on locally sourced Arizona ingredients and seasonal preparation, with a creek-side terrace particularly popular for dinner. The resort's yoga and meditation program operates on an outdoor platform near the creek, taking advantage of Sedona's natural quiet and its reputation for spiritual energy. Amara is one of the few Sedona hotels that welcomes pets. The proximity to Cathedral Rock, Airport Mesa, and Bell Rock trailheads — all within a 15–20 minute drive — makes the property a well-rounded base for visitors combining luxury stays with active hiking.
Amenities
- Infinity pool
- Aum Spa
- Restaurant
- Yoga
- Concierge
- Pet friendly
- Creek-side location
Location
100 Amara Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336
34.8666, -111.7534 View on map
Highlights
- Cliff-top infinity pool overlooking Oak Creek, one of the most photographed pool settings in Arizona
- Walking distance to Tlaquepaque Arts Village and Sedona's uptown restaurants and galleries
- Aum Spa featuring plant-based and energetically inspired treatments in a Sedona red rock setting
- Outdoor yoga and meditation platform beside Oak Creek in a Coconino National Forest landscape
- Pet-friendly policy and central Sedona location near Cathedral Rock and Airport Mesa trailheads
Tips for visiting
- The infinity pool at sunset with red rock views is a highlight — arrive early as chairs fill quickly in peak season.
- Walk to Tlaquepaque Arts Village in under 10 minutes for free browsing and independent shopping.
- Request an Oak Creek-facing room for water sounds at night; west-facing rooms catch the best sunset colors.
- Spring wildflower season (March–April) and fall foliage (October) offer the most dramatic Sedona landscape colors.
- Book Aum Spa treatments before arrival during high season (March–May and October–November) as slots fill quickly.
Accessibility
Amara Resort provides ADA-accessible room options with roll-in showers and accessible bathrooms. The main resort building is elevator-served; however, the cliff-top pool area involves steps, and guests with significant mobility limitations should consult the front desk about accessible routing to pool and spa facilities before arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amara Resort pet-friendly?
Yes — Amara is one of the few upscale Sedona hotels to welcome pets. A pet fee applies per stay; guests should confirm current pet policies and any restrictions when making reservations.
Can guests walk to Sedona's main attractions from Amara?
The resort is within easy walking distance of Tlaquepaque shopping village and the uptown restaurant strip on SR-89A. Most of Sedona's trailheads require a short car or shuttle ride as they are distributed across the surrounding canyon landscape.
Does Amara have a restaurant on-site?
Che•Ah•Chi restaurant at Amara serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a seasonal menu emphasizing local Arizona ingredients. The creek-side terrace is particularly popular for evening dining.
Is Amara Resort within walking distance of the Sedona vortex sites?
Airport Mesa vortex — one of Sedona's most accessible vortex sites — is approximately a 10-minute drive from the resort. The property is better suited for walking distance to dining and galleries than to vortex hiking locations.